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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — The State Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it's looking into allegations that employees at one North Carolina school system violated state laws about reporting possible crimes.

More top Chinese football officials questioned by police

Xie Yalong, the former director of the Chinese Soccer Administrative Center, along with two other big names in the world of Chinese soccer was taken into custody by the police to assist in the investigation, according to the China Sports Industry Group.

Probe launched after China pilots falsified records: govt

China said Monday it was investigating its commercial pilots' qualifications amid revelations more than 200 of them lied on their resumes.

Tuesday's news and tips

■ Costa Coffee and Premier Inns owner Whitbread has seen an acceleration in the growth of like-for-like sales since June. ■ Barclays has confirmed that Bob Diamond, head of its investment banking arm, Barclays Capital, will take over as chief executive when John Varley steps down at the end of March next year.

In The Papers 7 September

Eircom bonds trading at massive discount | Calyx Group goes into receivership | Hurd joins Oracle as co-president | Google under scrutiny over ITA deal | Toshiba to launch new tablet device